Birth date: Sep 4, 1921 Death date: Feb 20, 2018
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Chapman M. Hale, Jr., 96, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Baysmont House-Asbury Place, Kingsport. He was born September 4, 1921, in Narrows, VA to the late Chapman M. Hale, Sr. and Mary Hopkins Hale.Chapman was a loving son, husband, and father. His hobbies included reading, gardening, farming and playing golf.He proudly served his country during WW II in the U.S. Army Air Corps in China as a B-25 Mitchell pilot. Chapman retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves having attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal for his service during the war.Mr. Hale was a graduate of Virginia Tech where he earned his B.S. Degree in Chemistry. He retired from Tennessee Eastman as a Senior Research Chemist following over thirty years of service.Chapman was a member of the First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Kingsport Lions Club, Kingsport Moose Lodge, Kingsport Elks Lodge and was active in the Meals On Wheels ministry.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy-two years, Mabel Burris Hale and his brother, John Kincaid Hale.Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Susan Lynn Hale (David Blosser); son, David Franklin Hale; brother, Byron Hopkins Hale.A Military Graveside and Committal Service conducted by The American Legion Hammond Post 3/265 will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, February 26, 2018, at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN. Rev. Joe Green will officiate.Those attending the service should meet at the cemetery by 12:45 pm.The family extends their sincere gratitude to the Asbury at Home caregivers, Amedisys Hospice and the staff of Baysmont House for their dedicated and compassionate care of our father.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Chapman’s honor be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 East Church Circle Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660.The care of Chapman M. Hale, Jr. and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
I remember one hot Summer day, Chappy was coming into Our Club House having just finished playing 18 Holes of Golf, and I was heading out to play 9 Holes. I asked him how he played, and he replied "I had a bad day due to the heat." I asked him what his score was, and he answered 84. I had to laugh as I would be lucky to shot fifty, despite the fact that he was in his 90s, while I was in my 70s! He was one of a kind and will be missed by many!
Regrets, Dot & Jim Dewire
Susan and David we were saddened to learn of Chap's passing. He lived a long life and was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He will be missed by all those who knew him and whose lives he touched. We pray that you will comfort and peace during this most difficult time of grief.
God Bless You!
Bobbie & Jim Hutchins
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Susan, we are remembering you and your family with prayer during this sad time. We pray that Jesus’ all loving arms will hold you and bring you peace.
My uncle Chap was one of the kindest men. Susan and David, my sincerest condolences.
David, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Dad told me at lunch today that he had received a call from one of the other Friday lunch group members that your dad had passed. They will miss him.
